Aavu neyyi (ఆవు నెయ్యి) is cow ghee – gaay ka ghee in Hindi. In a puja it is the ghee for the deepam, the ajyam offered into the homam fire, one of the five items of panchamritam and the ghee in naivedyam.
How ghee is used in a puja
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Homam – ahutis of ghee with the mantras, and the purnahuti at the end. Ghee is also poured on the samidhalu to keep the fire bright.
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Deepam – a ghee lamp (neyyi deepam), especially in Karthika masam.
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Abhishekam – with milk, curd, honey and sugar in panchamritam.
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Naivedyam – pongali, payasam and sweets.
How much ghee do you need?
| Occasion |
Usual quantity |
| Daily deepam / a month |
about 100–200 g |
| Satyanarayana vratam |
about 100 g |
| Varalakshmi vratam |
about 200 g |
| Gruhapravesham (with homam) |
about 1 kg |
| Ganapati, Chandi and other homams |
your purohit will give the quantity – larger homams need more |
Quantities follow our own kits and samagri lists. Booking a homam with Karishye? The ghee comes with the samagri – see pujas and prices in Hyderabad.
Questions families ask
Which ghee is used for homam?
Cow ghee (aavu neyyi) is the ghee traditionally offered in the homam fire.
How much ghee is needed for a homam?
It depends on the homam and the number of ahutis. A Gruhapravesham with homam usually takes about 1 kg; ask your purohit for the exact quantity.
Can I use the same ghee for deepam and naivedyam?
Yes. Keep a separate container for the lamp so the cooking ghee stays clean.
Goes well with
Samidhalu · Havanam powder · Vattulu (wicks) · Ganapati homam kit · Bilona cow ghee
Delivery: shipped across India, ₹100 flat delivery per order. Returns are accepted if an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong.
Buying for a whole puja? Send your samagri list on WhatsApp (+91 81210 07481) and we pack it together, or pick a ready puja samagri kit. For the Telugu, English and Hindi name of every item, see Telugu Pooja Samagri Names.
